Perhaps the empress was in a good mood, and the concubines stayed in Jingyang Palace for nearly an hour. By the time they left the palace, the sun hanging in the sky had become somewhat dazzling.

Ma Jieyu and Zhuang Yuyan were not on good terms, so Ma Jieyu walked away in the opposite direction as soon as she went out. What surprised Zhuang Yuyan was that Zhuang Wanqing was standing on the path leading to Taoyu Pavilion, and his face was moved when he saw her.

She walked towards Zhuang Wanqing without changing her pace. When Zhuang Luoyan thought that this sister would not speak, she saw Zhuang Wanqing's red lips slightly opened. The first words she spoke were not about reminiscing about the past, and naturally they were not about the deep sisterly love.

"Such a nice day. I remember it was a rainy day when my sister first entered the palace," Zhuang Wanqing's voice was steady, but Zhuang Yuyan could still hear the disgust hidden in it. "When you first entered the palace, you were given the title of fifth-rank noble concubine because of your status. After two days of being favored, you were promoted to Wanyi. When I thought you were favored, you were actually given the title of Zhaopin. You are always a little luckier than others."

Zhuang Yuyan stopped and turned to look at Zhuang Wanqing, "Why did you say that today, sister?"

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Wanqing raised his head abruptly and glared at Zhuang Yuyan, his eyes reddened and his voice was extremely sharp, "Zhuang Yuyan, I will always watch the day when you cry!" After saying that, he turned around and quickly disappeared at the end of the path.

This strong hatred made Zhuang Yuyan frown unconsciously. Even if the things done by the original owner of this body were excessive, it would not make Zhuang Wanqing say such brainless words at this time and place. Could it be that something happened that she didn't know?

"Master, there is news from outside the palace that the second concubine passed away last night." Yun Xi leaned over and whispered in Zhuang Luoyan's ear, "I think the eldest lady knows the news."

Zhuang Yuyan paused when she heard this and glanced in the direction of Zhuang Wanqing. If Zhuang Wanqing still cared about her in the past, she probably doesn't care about her at all now. It seems that she will have more troubles in the harem in the future.

"Master," Yun Xi knew that the master had always disliked the second concubine and the eldest daughter. However, when he heard the news that the second concubine had passed away today, the master did not seem happy, but worried instead.

"I don't know the news outside the palace, and you haven't heard about it either, do you understand?" Zhuang Yuyan sighed. The women in the harem have too much contact with the outside world, so even if they don't want to die, they will die early.

Yun Xi was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head in sudden realization.

Tingzhu glanced at Yunxi, held Zhuang Yuyan's hand and gently reminded her, "Master, Ye Shuyi and Ye Shurong are here."

Zhuang Yuyan looked up and saw that they were the two sisters of the Ye family. It was not that she had evil thoughts, but the way the emperor did things really made people think about it. There were several pairs of sisters in the harem. Concubine Shu Gui and Su Xiuyi were cousins, Ye Shurong and Ye Shuyi were siblings from the same mother, and she and Zhuang Wanqing were sisters from the same father. In addition, there was Sun Huiji, who was the queen's distant cousin. No wonder the women in the harem loved to talk about the deep love between sisters. How could they not have deep love between sisters?

Thinking about it this way, I have to say that the emperor has a special taste, but it's a pity for these beautiful women.

Ye Shurong and Ye Shuyi are sisters, and even their ranks are both second-rank. However, the emperor favors Ye Shuyi more and spends more time in her palace. But now it is the less favored Ye Shurong who is pregnant, not Ye Shuyi. I wonder how Ye Shuyi feels?

"I've met Ye Shurong and Ye Shuyi," Zhuang Yuyan bent her knees and moved her eyes slightly downward, just in time to see Ye Shuyi's fair and tender hand carefully holding Ye Shurong's wrist, seeming to be extremely cautious.

"Zhaopin?" Ye Shuyi had never taken Zhaopin seriously, either in the past or now. In terms of family background, the Zhuang family was not as good as the Ye family; in terms of favor, the two sisters of the Zhuang family could not match her. Now Zhaopin suddenly appeared in front of her, and she could not help but take a few more glances. She was indeed more beautiful than Concubine Zhuang, no wonder she was more favored.

"Sister Zhaopin, there's no need to be so polite," Ye Shurong said with a gentle smile on her face. At first glance, she looked gentle and easy-going, but made the beautiful Ye Shuyi beside her look a little sharp.

"Thank you Ye Shurong, thank you Ye Shuyi." Zhuang Yuyan stood up straight and pretended to casually glance at Ye Shurong's abdomen. Ye Shurong did not look like a sick person, but how could she suddenly faint in front of the empress when she was two months pregnant?

Although she had never given birth, she knew how careful a child needs to be during the first three months of pregnancy. Ye Shurong would not be stupid enough to reveal her pregnancy so early and let many women target her belly. She also didn't know whether the fainting that time was a coincidence or someone had ulterior motives.

"I will accompany my sister for a walk in the garden. How about sister Zhaopin?" Ye Shuyi looked at Ye Shurong who had a gentle smile and raised her eyebrows.

"I shouldn't have declined the invitation from Empress Shuyi, but I have something to do today. I hope you two ladies will forgive me." Zhuang Yuyan didn't dare to provoke a pregnant woman. If something happened, she would be finished.

"Tsk," Ye Shuyi sneered, as if she had guessed her thoughts, and glanced at Zhuang Yuyan lazily, "Come on, since Zhaopin has something to do, let's go first."

Zhuang Yuyan was distracted by Ye Shuyi's pretty eyes, and only led Tingzhu and Yunxi to Taoyu Pavilion after the Ye sisters walked away. However, even though Ye Shurong was pregnant, it seemed that Ye Shuyi was still the one in charge between the two sisters, and Ye Shurong lacked some momentum.

Seeing Zhuang Luoyan lowering her head in deep thought, Yun Xi thought that she was irritated by Ye Shuyi's attitude. Just as she was about to speak, Zhuang Luoyan suddenly said, "Ye Shuyi is such a beauty."

Yunxi lowered her head silently.

Back at Taoyu Pavilion, Zhuang Yuyan lay on the couch like a boneless person, looking at the furnishings and decorations in Taoyu Pavilion. The things here were much more beautiful than when she first came here, and the food sent by the Shangshenjian was also the best. It was obvious that the concubines who were not favored and had low status in the harem were nothing.

Just after lunch, Fu Bao hurried in, his face still sweating, "Master, Madam Ye Shurong is pregnant with the baby."

"No more?" Zhuang Yuyan was taking a nap. When she heard Fubao's words, she slowly opened her eyes and asked, "What happened?"

Fu Bao wiped the sweat off his face and said, "I heard from the people in the palace that Ye Shurong allowed Ye Shuyi to walk in the garden. When they reached a stone staircase, Ye Shuyi slipped and knocked Ye Shurong down. The child... is gone. The empress and other noble ladies in the palace have all gone to Ye Shurong's place."

Zhuang Yuyan stood up and said, "Let's go take a look too."

"Master, change your clothes..." Yun Xi saw Zhuang Yuyan wearing a simple pleated waist skirt and a bun with little head ornaments, and couldn't help but want to remind her.

Tingzhu stopped her and said with a smile, "Yunxi, let's go."

Yun Xi paused slightly, then followed in silence.

Zhuang Yuyan was very satisfied with Tingzhu and Yunxi. Sometimes, she was not afraid of opponents who were as good as gods, but teammates who were as good as pigs. No matter how loyal a servant was, if he did not have a sharp mind and a controlled mouth, he would kill his master. Tingzhu and Yunxi were the best.

Ye Shurong's residence was a little far away, and Zhuang Yuyan took a long time to arrive. When she arrived, many concubines had already arrived. When she entered the room, she saw Ye Shuyi kneeling on the ground with a pale face, and the queen was sitting on a chair with a gloomy face.

Zhuang Yuyan stepped forward and saluted in a proper manner. The queen waved her hand casually. She stepped aside and stood with Wang Concubine, Jiang Xian Concubine and others. She had long guessed the possibility of Ye Shurong keeping the child, and finally came to the conclusion that the probability was almost zero. However, it was a bit strange that she lost the child so early, and it was also related to Ye Shuyi.

Did Ye Shuyi fall down accidentally or on purpose? However, this action is not smart. Not only will it be difficult to explain, but it will also cause dissatisfaction from the Ye family. Although Ye Shuyi is beautiful, she is not a brainless person. How could she do such an obvious thing?

"The Emperor has arrived."

Well, even the emperor has arrived, and the scene is even more lively. However, during the days she stayed in the harem, she had never seen the empress dowager appear. Even when Ye Shurong lost her child, the empress dowager did not come out to say a word, which shows how patient this old lady is.

As soon as the emperor entered the room, the beauties saluted him one after another. Even the empress, who was sitting at the top, stood up and saluted, then let the emperor sit in the most honorable seat and chose a seat below him.

Feng Jin looked at Ye Shuyi, who was kneeling on the ground, expressionlessly. "Ye Shuyi accidentally destroyed the royal heirs. Considering that she had no intention of serving me, I will demote her from the second rank Shuyi to the fifth rank Ronghua."

Zhuang Luoyan saw Ye Shuyi sitting limply on the ground after hearing the emperor's words. She couldn't help but secretly glance at the emperor's face and found that there was no expression on his face, not even any emotion in his eyes.

In the eyes of the emperor, the women in the harem probably only have two functions: to keep the bed warm and to give birth to children. If the emperor does not want his tool to have children and has no interest in this tool, then this woman will have no hope in her life in the harem.

The Queen spoke hesitantly: "Your Majesty, Ye Shurong has lost her child. I think Ye Shuyi is unwilling to do so. Is this punishment..."

"Your Majesty, there is no need to beg for mercy anymore," Feng Jin said without even looking at the woman kneeling on the ground, "and you don't need to call her a virtuous woman anymore. Ye Ronghua, please kneel down and say hello."

"Thank you...my Lord for your grace." Ye Ronghua stood up staggeringly with a pale face, tears still on her pretty face. She seemed to be able to see the ridicule and gloating in the eyes of the women around her, but she would not be willing to accept it, nor would she resign herself to her fate!

Looking back at Ye Shurong's room, Ye Ronghua stood up and knelt, "I'll take my leave."

Zhuang Luoyan looked at Ye Ronghua's departing back. Even after leaving this beauty, she still had a lot of grace. It was a pity that she met an emperor who was not moved and was sympathetic to women.

Feng Jin gave some gifts to Ye Shurong and stood up to leave. He scanned the women in the room and suddenly pointed at a woman in exquisite clothes and said, "Sixth-rank Jin Liangyi lost her manners in front of you and will be demoted to the lowest rank to change clothes."

After saying this, he looked coldly at Jin Gengyi who was kneeling on the ground and said, "My prince is gone, but you still have the mind to dress up. It shows how cold and indifferent you are. How can I tolerate a woman like you in front of me?" After saying this, he flicked his sleeves and left without even looking at the women in the room.

"Your Majesty, your servants respectfully send you off!" The ladies immediately greeted and saw him off.

Zhuang Yuyan looked at the emperor's handsome back, pondered for a long time, and finally found words to describe the emperor's majestic back.

There is only one word, and that is... scum!